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Knee fusion reversal

Posted by fred811 @fred811, May 8, 2022

Has there been any improvement in this procedure?

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lavanda7 | @lavanda7 | Jul 30, 2022
In reply to @rreichmuth "Hi, Knee fusion is taking the knee as it exists and fusing the upper and lower..." + (show)
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Hi,
Knee fusion is taking the knee as it exists and fusing the upper and lower leg bones together or fusing them.

The best definition would be " a stiff leg" with no bending at the knee.

I have asked to have this procedure but I was told that the ortho's do not recommend unless an infection is causing the pain

I will be having a spinal stimulation preformed in 4 weeks, after a meeting with a physiologist, having an MRI and various blood tests

If this does not work I am advocating for an above the knee amputation.

My Vascular Surgeon has informed me of the pros and cons of the surgery....but after 6 years and 2 months of pain, and diminished quality of life.....I have done All A-Z of recommendations with ZERO positive results
Thanks
RJ

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Search the internet for things. I read where somebody tried dry needling and I tried it and it helped. I will keep doing it and see if it makes a difference. Try eating certain foods. Ask your doctor for a power chair, what over things can you do. I am searching the internet. It is starting to have more things. I wish I could see everything right away

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rreichmuth | @rreichmuth | Jul 30, 2022
In reply to @lavanda7 "Search the internet for things. I read where somebody tried dry needling and I tried it..." + (show)
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Search the internet for things. I read where somebody tried dry needling and I tried it and it helped. I will keep doing it and see if it makes a difference. Try eating certain foods. Ask your doctor for a power chair, what over things can you do. I am searching the internet. It is starting to have more things. I wish I could see everything right away

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Thanks
I will keep looking as well, however, at my age I have lost 6 years and don't have that many remaining

RJ

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scott707 | @scott707 | Mar 31, 2023
In reply to @rreichmuth "Hi, Knee fusion is taking the knee as it exists and fusing the upper and lower..." + (show)
Profile picture for rreichmuth @rreichmuth

Hi,
Knee fusion is taking the knee as it exists and fusing the upper and lower leg bones together or fusing them.

The best definition would be " a stiff leg" with no bending at the knee.

I have asked to have this procedure but I was told that the ortho's do not recommend unless an infection is causing the pain

I will be having a spinal stimulation preformed in 4 weeks, after a meeting with a physiologist, having an MRI and various blood tests

If this does not work I am advocating for an above the knee amputation.

My Vascular Surgeon has informed me of the pros and cons of the surgery....but after 6 years and 2 months of pain, and diminished quality of life.....I have done All A-Z of recommendations with ZERO positive results
Thanks
RJ

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Hello,
I've been told now that I need knee fusion. Have you heard of anyone getting amputation later after knee fusion? Was the quality of life better or worse?

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rreichmuth | @rreichmuth | Mar 31, 2023

Thanks for you insights....
I am seeing pain management team at SanfordFusion

Time...They are planning to do yet another nerve intervention, in that it appears they will block more nerves.
This is scheduled for 4/26/2023.

I am desperate, after 6years & 8 months....If this does not work I am seeking a Knee Fusion, Dr.'s are not willing to do....I am considering an AKA to stop the pain( this radical) but I need relief.

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rreichmuth | @rreichmuth | Mar 31, 2023
In reply to @scott707 "Hello, I've been told now that I need knee fusion. Have you heard of anyone getting..." + (show)
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Hello,
I've been told now that I need knee fusion. Have you heard of anyone getting amputation later after knee fusion? Was the quality of life better or worse?

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Hey Scott 707,
I have heard of reversing the fusion, but if you are thinking of AKA, once it is amputated there is no returning.

I know what a hard decision that will be.

Respectfully Submitted,
Ron

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scott707 | @scott707 | Mar 31, 2023
In reply to @rreichmuth "Hey Scott 707, I have heard of reversing the fusion, but if you are thinking of..." + (show)
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Hey Scott 707,
I have heard of reversing the fusion, but if you are thinking of AKA, once it is amputated there is no returning.

I know what a hard decision that will be.

Respectfully Submitted,
Ron

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Thanks Ron,

The plan is to do the knee fusion and hope that in a year I will be able to have a knee replacement.

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rreichmuth | @rreichmuth | Mar 31, 2023
In reply to @scott707 "Thanks Ron, The plan is to do the knee fusion and hope that in a year..." + (show)
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Thanks Ron,

The plan is to do the knee fusion and hope that in a year I will be able to have a knee replacement.

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Hi Scott,
I take that the current knee is so bad at this time that cannot accept the knee replacement?

I have been told that a knee fusion ca be reversed...but it is complicated

I wish you well
Ron

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scott707 | @scott707 | Mar 31, 2023
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Hi Scott,
I take that the current knee is so bad at this time that cannot accept the knee replacement?

I have been told that a knee fusion ca be reversed...but it is complicated

I wish you well
Ron

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Yeah Ron
Tibia plateau is infected and needs to be removed. Not many opinions.

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rreichmuth | @rreichmuth | Apr 1, 2023
In reply to @scott707 "Yeah Ron Tibia plateau is infected and needs to be removed. Not many opinions." + (show)
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Yeah Ron
Tibia plateau is infected and needs to be removed. Not many opinions.

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Hey Scott,
Good Luck!!
I hope all goes well, and you get relief from the pain.

Ron

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felicia2 | @felicia2 | Apr 3, 2023

More info re. Knee bone fusion? What about Otthovisc lubricant?😇

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